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NorthCoast
There are some obvious holes in his game. probably why he fell to where he did... he is an anti-Ben in his style of play .... "Jones makes quick, short throws to keep the chains moving, and doesn't do well when he has to go deep into his progressions in the pocket."
Strengths
Jones is very good at crisply and effectively executing plays within an offensive system. His play-fakes are sharp, and he sets up to deliver the ball quickly with the defense still off balance. Jones exhibits the arm strength to out-throw a deep safety's range, and his throws downfield over the middle have good velocity.
With good height, size and athleticism, Jones is an above-average physical [URL="http://bleacherreport.com/nfl"]NFL[/URL] quarterback prospect, and he can use that athleticism to keep plays alive and create a lot of space to operate on rollouts. At times, his patience and field vision create big plays when Jones has to improvise. You'll see two or three difficult throws a game that Jones places perfectly on target, and he can throw with both velocity and distance on the run.
Weaknesses
Jones doesn't play with much edge, conviction or urgency. Without a clean pocket, many of his passes lack the zip and accuracy to create good run-after-catch opportunities. He operated in an offense that mostly asked him make quick, short throws, and his inconsistent pocket presence indicates that might be his best use in the pros.
Sometimes Jones seems to surrender under pressure instead of attempting to elude the rusher or throw the ball away. Occasionally, Jones will make terrible decisions under marginal pressure that are at a high risk of turning into interceptions.
Mobility
Every now and then, Jones is a perfect QB after the play breaks down
This is a great area of Jones' game, and if he is successful pro quarterback, mobility will be a big reason why. He is smooth on his rollouts, and Jones also moves instinctively outside of the pocket. He is quick and sudden enough to make a rusher miss when he spots him and keeps his head.
How Does He Attack Defenses?
Jones' ability to defeat defenses is about play-calling and execution more than his ability to test the defense. Jones makes quick, short throws to keep the chains moving, and doesn't do well when he has to go deep into his progressions in the pocket. He can make things happen when the play breaks down, but he is generally not an aggressive-minded quarterback.
Scheme Versatility/Future Role
Jones looks like a backup quarterback in a Mike/Kyle Shanahan-style offense with a lot of rollouts (old-school Shanahan), and the pistol formation (new-school Shanahan). He could be a semi-successful starter if he plays with more nerve,but will not flourish if he is asked to hang in the pocket and otherwise "solve" a defense on his own.
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